Environment (Protection) Seventh Amendment Rules, 2025: Key Highlights for the Pulp and Paper Industry Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has notified the Environment (Protection) Seventh Amendment Rules, 2025 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. These rules bring significant updates to pollution control standards, especially for the pulp and paper industry. With…
Revised Environmental Standards for Primary Aluminium Industries (2025): Key Highlights and Implications As the aluminium sector grows rapidly, its environmental footprint also draws increasing scrutiny. In a crucial move to tighten emission controls and align with sustainable development goals, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Environment (Protection) Fifth Amendment Rules,…
Biological Diversity Amendment Rules, 2025: Simplified Certification for Medicinal Plants Introduction To strengthen biodiversity governance and streamline documentation for medicinal plant cultivation, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Rules, 2025. These rules amend Rule 19 of the Biological Diversity Rules, 2024, introducing a structured digital process…